Description
Delicious and savory Turkey Meatballs served with a rich and creamy Maple Mustard Sauce. These meatballs are pan-seared to perfection and then simmered in a flavorful sauce made with Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and mayonnaise. A comforting fall dinner that combines wholesome ingredients and fresh herbs for a perfect balance of taste and nutrition.
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1½ pound ground turkey
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- ½ onion (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Extra fresh rosemary and thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Make turkey mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, lightly beaten egg, finely chopped onion, almond flour, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Use your hands to mix all ingredients thoroughly until fully combined.
- Form meatballs: Using 1½ tablespoons of the mixture or a medium cookie scoop, roll the mixture between your hands to form approximately 30 meatballs. Arrange the meatballs on a plate, ready for cooking.
- Pan sear meatballs: Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add half of the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the browned meatballs to a plate. Add an additional tablespoon of oil to the pan, then repeat with the remaining meatballs. Once all meatballs are browned, remove them to the plate.
- Make the sauce: Deglaze the pan by pouring in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom with a spatula to release any browned bits. Stir in Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and mayonnaise. Whisk all together and let the sauce simmer gently until it becomes creamy and slightly thickened.
- Serve: Return the meatballs to the pan with the sauce and warm through to ensure they are fully heated. Garnish with extra fresh chopped rosemary and thyme before serving to add a fresh herbal note.
Notes
- These turkey meatballs covered in the best maple mustard sauce are the fall dinner my family can’t get enough of!
- Use a medium cookie scoop to make uniform meatballs, ensuring even cooking.
- Deglazing the pan after searing adds great flavor to the sauce by incorporating browned bits from the meatballs.
- Fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme enhance the taste and presentation of the dish.
- Watch the video tutorial (if available) to see the step-by-step preparation in the kitchen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 617 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg
